Lexus will use the 2023 Tokyo auto present on subsequent month to current an idea previewing the design and expertise sure for its next-generation electrical autos arriving from 2026.

The autos will likely be characterised by a extremely modular platform, new manufacturing strategies (thought to lead to fewer components), and a brand new software program platform, Lexus stated on Wednesday.

Many of those traits will likely be previewed within the idea which is anticipated to be a modern, aerodynamically formed sedan with an extended wheelbase.

Lexus has had a lukewarm begin within the EV race. Its first devoted EV, the 2023 RZ compact crossover, relies on a platform initially developed for fuel powertrains, and has a most vary estimate of solely 220 miles.

Hiroki Nakajima, Toyota’s chief expertise officer, offered a touch on the firm’s targets for its next-generation EVs throughout a presentation in April. He stated extra environment friendly batteries are anticipated to extend vary by an element of two in comparison with the automaker’s present EVs.

Within the space of software program, Toyota is growing its personal working system generally known as Arene that can have its personal apps but additionally be open to apps from third events. Arene is anticipated to be launched round 2025, and a model will seemingly be developed for Lexus’ next-generation EVs.

Earlier than the arrival of Lexus’ next-generation EVs beginning in 2026, Lexus will introduce extra EVs based mostly on its present expertise. One in every of these is anticipated to be a three-row SUV.

Lexus ultimately plans to make zero-emission autos, together with autos designed to run on hydrogen, account for 100% of its gross sales within the U.S., Europe, and China by 2030, and the remainder of the world by 2035.

This 12 months’s Tokyo auto present, which carries the brand new official title of Japan Mobility Present, is scheduled to run from Oct. 26 to Nov. 5.